Matthew Close is in Keighley and in Bradford district. BD20 5AW is located in the Keighley East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Keighley. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Matthew Close, Keighley, BD20 5AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD20 5AD, BD20 5AA, BD20 5AR, BD20 5AS, BD21 4ES, BD20 5AP, BD20 5AG, BD20 5AT, BD21 4ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD20 5AW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.4% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.6% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.8% | 33.9% | 9.1% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.8% | 50.4% | -5.4% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8% | 7.6% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 5.1% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.6% | 43.3% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 43% | 39.2% | -3.8% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 13.4% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.5% | 20.8% | -13.7% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 13.6% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 14% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 7.6% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 19.9% | 4.0% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.1% | 20.8% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -13.0% |
| Other | 6.2% | 3.4% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 13.4% | 10.7% | -2.7% | 1.1% | 9.6% |
| Pakistani | 11.4% | 25.2% | 13.8% | 2.7% | 22.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 71.1% | 57.6% | -13.5% | 81.4% | -23.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 83.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.3% | 83.3% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.7% | 11.6% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 84.1% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 14.1% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 1% | -7.7% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.4% | 37.2% | -15.8% |
| Christian | 34.8% | 46.2% | -11.4% |
| Muslim | 31.7% | 6.5% | 25.2% |
| Not answered | 12.1% | 6.0% | 6.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Matthew Close was 121.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.2% higher than the Bingley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Matthew Close has the 16th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Bingley and the 575th highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 95.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Matthew Close, Keighley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2021-03-22 | £205,694 |
| 1 Matthew Close, Keighley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £126,950 | 2020-01-24 | £181,754 |
| 2 Matthew Close, Keighley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2018-05-04 | £193,347 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Close Nursery School Airedale Road , BD21 4LW | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riddlesden St Mary's CofE Primary School Grange Road , Riddlesden BD20 5AB | 3out of 4 | 271 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Community School Victoria Avenue , BD21 3JL | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School North Street , BD21 3AD | 2out of 4 | 1,771 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Primary School Parkwood Street , BD21 4QH | 4out of 4 | 1,865 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Lee Primary School Cherry Tree Rise , Long Lee BD21 4RU | 3out of 4 | 1,972 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Holy Family Catholic School Spring Gardens Lane , BD20 6LH | 2out of 4 | 2,032 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Academy Keighley Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6EB | 2out of 4 | 2,094 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Oakbank Oakworth Road , BD22 7DU | 2out of 4 | 3,899 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bingley Grammar School Keighley Road , BD16 2RS | 3out of 4 | 4,065 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechcliffe Special School Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6ED | 3out of 4 | 2,009 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Phoenix Braithwaite Avenue , BD22 6HZ | 3out of 4 | 3,244 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Lane Park School & Nursery Lady Lane , BD16 4AP | - not rated | 4,671 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riddlesden URC Lunch Club | Scott Lane | 257 yd | |
| Bothy Tea Room | East Riddlesden Hall, Bradford Road | 466 yd | |
| Stockbridge Arms Fish and Chip Restaurant and Takeaway | Bradford Road | 517 yd | |
| Cafe Pausa | Alston Retail Park, Alston Road | 620 yd | |
| Toby Carvery Keighey | Bradford Road | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applegarth (Bar Only) | Banks Lane | 357 yd | |
| Willow Tree Pub (Wet sales only) | Ilkley Road | 562 yd | |
| Marquis Of Granby | Hospital Road | 614 yd | |
| Airedale Cricket Club | Bradford Road | 1,006 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasties Sandwich Bar | 27b Bradford Road | 139 yd | |
| Cremz | 25c Bradford Road | 147 yd | |
| Riddlesden Fisheries | 67 Bradford Road | 327 yd | |
| Rex's Brunch House | 9 Aireworth Road | 550 yd | |
| Mamas Pizza | 247-249 Bradford Road | 609 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | East Parade | 661 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riddlesden Cricket Club RIDDLESDEN CRICKET CLUB RIDDLESDEN CRICKET CLUB GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 175 yd |
| Ilkley Road Methodist Church ILKLEY ROAD | 551 yd | |
| Marley Activities And Coaching Centre AIREWORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 723 yd |
| Parkwood Rec Ground Beeches Road | grass pitches | 726 yd |
| Airedale Cricket Club BRADFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 974 yd |
| The Leisure Centre Keighley VICTORIA PARK | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,084 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.